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Coffee cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1768-1799

GUSN

GUSN-17151

Description

Coffee cup, cylindrical form with strap handle. Two gold borders enclose a gold winding vine and three leaf flower design on a white body with undulating ribbing. Part of a partial tea service.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
bone china
porcelain
floral patterns
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Vine
Flower
Cup, Coffee

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mina Van Sinderen

Accession Number

1927.2231

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